Frederick F. Rohde

Frederick F. Rohde, 80, of Stroudsburg, died Thursday morning, Sept. 5, 2013, at his home. He was the husband of Joan (Mattfeldt) Rohde, with whom he had shared 52 loving years of marriage.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sept. 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Frederick and Anna Rohde.

After graduating high school, Fred proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and received several decorations for his service. He often spoke fondly of his Navy years, in particular his years on the USS Ruchamkin. Upon his discharge from the Navy he attended New York University where he graduated with a degree in business.

For many years Fred owned businesses in New York and Clearwater Beach, Fla.

He enjoyed traveling, painting, taking cruises and watching the NFL.

As his condition deteriorated, he helped to put his family at ease by saying "I had a good life and a good wife."

In addition to his wife, Joan, he is survived by his three sons, Gregory and his wife, Darla, of Purchase, N.Y., Jeffrey and his wife, Christine, of Cranberry Township and John and his wife, Susan, of Commerce, Mich. Additionally, he leaves behind five loving grandchildren, Julie, Jennifer, Rex, Emma and Kevin.

A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, 23 N. Ninth St., Stroudsburg. A visitation will be held from noon until the time of the service.